Hi-Note

Located in New York, New York

Address: 188 Avenue B, New York, NY 10009, United States

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Rating: 4.8

Services

No-contact delivery
Takeaway
Dine-in
Fast service
Great cocktails
Live performances
Wheelchair-accessible car park
Alcohol
Beer
Cocktails
Food
Food at bar
Happy-hour drinks
Spirits
Wine
Gender-neutral toilets
Toilets
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
Casual
Cosy
Trendy
Groups
Accepts reservations
Credit cards
Debit cards
Credit cards

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Comments

Review 1 (2024-09-28 - Rating: 4)
Overall rating: 4.3I wanted to try this place because I read somewhere they have happy hour until 8pm. The place also looked cute so went to give it a try. It turns out the day I went was the last day of the 8pm HH! Now it’s 7pm. 😮‍💨The happy hour deal is also not good. Over $12 for cocktails. I ended up just getting beer. I live in Brooklyn so the place has to be amazing for me to travel to ABC. It was not. I bet it’s nice if you live in the area. But alas, the place was not for me. Oh well. Give it a try and see what you think. The quality does look good.

Review 2 (2024-04-07 - Rating: 5)
I’m always on the search for cute places to work on my laptop, and this cafe/bar popped up!She’s a cute little place in east village, posing as a cafe in the day time (with a wider selection of brunch food during the weekends), and a radio bar during the nighttime.I came during a Sunday morning, and it was pretty empty, but a lot of people filtered in closer to noon. The barista/bartender was really friendly, and the overall vibes were nice. A lot of people came to just talk with their friends, but there were a sizable amount of people who came to work on their laptops.I got the salted maple latte, which was the right balance of salty and sweet, and it came in this cute glass mug!I also got the softies on sourdough, which really hit the spot. The eggs came with a good chili oil crunch, a feta spread, and scallions. It was a good balance, and the chili crisp really tied it all together!All in all, I’d definitely come back! It’s a cute working space for those who need it.

Review 3 (2024-05-05 - Rating: 4)
Great vibes at this small cozy listening bar. They have a few tables, room at the bar, and standing room.Cocktails are fun, whimsical and tasty. I enjoyed the drunk duck which is a take on a margarita served with a rubber ducky.They also have a nice variety of beers and wines, and the food menu includes snacks.

Review 4 (2024-11-18 - Rating: 5)
I had a Mad Minute which has truffles and absinthe in it. Whoever created this drink should be hired by the CIA because I experienced a full life crisis while drinking this cocktail. First of all, why does it come with a small bowl of pecans, I don’t think I have ever eaten a handful of pecans in my life. Do you put the pecans in the drink? No other drink we ordered came with a small bowl of nuts. Next the drink tastes just like rye whisky but smells so overwhelmingly of truffles. My mind was in fits trying to figure out what was happening. After my first couple sips I started to hate the truffle smell and had to hold my breathe when taking a sip, but as the drink wore on, I started to solely be smelling the drink for the truffles. Once finished I was convinced it was the best cocktail I’ve ever had. As we were about to leave I finished my friends Negroni and realized my drink had no ice in it and was room temperature which snapped me out of the whole Stockholm syndrome experience. 5 stars

Review 5 (2024-12-22 - Rating: 5)
Great vibe. lowkey, great music that isn’t overly loud so you can have conversations. friendly staff and seriously fantastic cocktails.

Review 6 (2022-12-08 - Rating: 5)
Amazing spot to work remotely! They play very chill music, which makes it a perfect spot to focus. There’s one high top table, two larger booths, and several bar spots to work from as well.Was very quiet 8-10am, picked up after but still plenty of open spots to work.I ordered a cappuccino ($4.50) and a butternut squash danish ($6).

Review 7 (2024-10-15 - Rating: 5)
Such a great day-to-night place. I wish they kept the coffee machine on slightly later but otherwise it’s a lovely space to socialise, read or get work done. They also have very good DJs

Review 8 (2023-05-17 - Rating: 5)
Quite simply the coolest bar I’ve been to in a long time. The atmosphere is chill and the people are all friendly. The staff are passionate and their drinks are art 🥂

Review 9 (2024-10-31 - Rating: 5)
Great bar, great drinks and great people! Very fun atmosphere and super accommodating. Loved it.

Review 10 (2022-09-19 - Rating: 5)
I went there for coffee in the afternoon. The place was great and the coffee delicious. The music selection gave a very special vibe which made me hang out and relax.

Review 11 (2024-12-01 - Rating: 5)
The atmosphere was cozy and pleasant. I tried the Time Traveler, and it was excellent!

Review 12 (2022-08-17 - Rating: 5)
Such a cool vibe! Really loved the atmosphere and decor of the place. The bartender was super knowledgeable about the different types of wine.

Review 13 (2024-07-15 - Rating: 5)
I’ve quickly become a regular here. Great bites, fav coffee in the area, sweetest baristas, bangin music

Review 14 (2024-12-14 - Rating: 5)
Walking into Hi-Note feels like stepping back into a version of Alphabet City that still whispers its grit and poetry through the cracks in the pavement. This isn’t just a bar; it’s a neighborhood altar where locals gather, and strangers become part of the fabric. The owners, true guardians of the soul of this place, carry the torch of Alphabet City’s ever-flickering spirit. They’re not just slinging drinks—they’re curating an atmosphere, a vibe that’s equal parts nostalgic and alive in the now.The cocktails are thoughtful without trying too hard, the music selection feels personal, and the energy? It’s electric in that warm, unpretentious way you only find in places where people still believe in community. Hi-Note isn’t just a spot; it’s a reminder that there’s beauty in staying true to the roots, even in a city that’s always trying to pave them over.Five stars for Hi-Note, a bar that doesn’t just serve drinks—it serves history, connection, and authenticity on the rocks.

Review 15 (2024-06-29 - Rating: 5)
Yummy drinks, cool vibe and great music. The empanadas were really good. We loved hanging in the backyard space. Our server Nate was awesome. We will definitely be coming back.

Review 16 (2023-12-04 - Rating: 5)
Excellent chill cafe bar that you can work at or grab a drink and chat with a friend. The staff were all very friendly and the space had a bright and vibrant atmosphere. The BLT sandwich was very savory without being too salty or greasy. I just wish it were a bit larger for the price. The sparkling rose on the menu is also super yummy.

Review 17 (2024-11-17 - Rating: 5)
Great staff! Great dj! Great drinks!

Review 18 (2023-05-26 - Rating: 5)
Had a great experience at Hi-Note! Logged onto work for a few hours, and had great internet/outlet access. The barista was very attentive, and made sure I had everything I needed after I ordered. Great place for solo work or connecting with others.

Review 19 (2023-07-22 - Rating: 5)
It’s such a lovely place ! Highly recommended,Such a great stuff & brilliant food and the price also great !Def would come back 🥰Pi. Best regards to the lovey Isabell

Review 20 (2023-01-05 - Rating: 5)
This place is awesome. Always have a great conversation with someone new there. Excellent cocktail program and chill daytime coffee shop hang. One of my favorite new bars, a new gem for the neighborhood.

Review 21 (2022-09-12 - Rating: 5)
Such a great bar/cafe!! Friendly staff and such fun music. A real east village gem! Easily can stay from the morning to get work done and enjoy a coffee to night to enjoy a glass of Mollies Motive (their #1 drink! Get it!!) Great vibes!

Review 22 (2023-07-10 - Rating: 5)
Great vibe, coffee, space, people and now serving food. The breakfast menu is varied and delicious. A perfect neighborhood spot.

Review 23 (2024-12-11 - Rating: 5)
Feels a bit like stepping back into the early 2000s. Nice decor, fun beats, good drinks, friendly staff.

Review 24 (2024-09-22 - Rating: 5)
Really wonderful. Chill vibes. The bartender made me an amazing sweet drink! I will be back :)

Review 25 (2023-08-05 - Rating: 5)
Great place with breakfast food that tastes more unique and flavorful than classic fare. In particular, the savory yogurt was a hit and the brioche toast is great for something sweet, but substantial.

Review 26 (2022-08-23 - Rating: 5)
Gorgeous new bar thats opened! The staff and owners are so friendly, the atmosphere is beautiful and casual and the wines are delicious. Highly recommend and would go back.

Review 27 (2023-10-17 - Rating: 5)
Great cafe with very good coffee, super cool baristas, great music and lovely vibe. Nice place to get a bit of work done too.

Review 28 (2024-09-27 - Rating: 5)
One of my fav coffee and late night music spots, this place is elegant and chill

Review 29 (2023-08-02 - Rating: 5)
Wonderful any time of the day; to work or to dance. Service is attentive and the drinks (non-alcoholic and alcoholic) are great. A gem in the East Village. :)

Review 30 (2024-02-13 - Rating: 5)
Dope spot with great music and drinks. DJ was spinning some nice loungy stuff and hip hop on a Tuesday happy hour. Will be back

Review 31 (2023-06-14 - Rating: 5)
Such a good atmosphere. The owner of the bar was so nice and also went and cut a slice of lime for me when he overheard me mentioning it to my friend. Good vibes and good times

Review 32 (2023-10-15 - Rating: 5)
Incredible low key spot with great drinks, service, and music. 10/10 recommend

Review 33 (2024-07-26 - Rating: 5)
It was hard to see Rue-B go. They had such a weird, quirky, cool energy to them that I swore Id never be on board with anyone else who took over that space. I saw Hi-Note open and it looked interesting enough, but I resisted going for months and months and months......and then on a random weekday after all my usual coffee spots were closed, I went in. And boy was I pleasantly surprised. The revived space is delightfully unique and feels like somewhere Id wind up in Tokyo, the coffee is very good (in awesome glassware), and the staff (morning, anyway) is chill as can be. I could nitpick and wish the lighting were directed better and the tables had better shims, but my two times at Hi-Note in the morning while I sipped on cortados and listened to jazz and did work were pretty damn great. I plan on doing more and can guess from their back bar that their liquor situation is quite nice too (was that a bottle of Akashi I saw?) and would love to come by when child duties ease.The bottom line: Neighborhoody, chill-cool vibes with great coffee. Totally worth your time and I can imagine if theres a morning surge in customers, they will ditch their pro-laptop policy to turn the space into a true coffee-and-chat space, which I think it deserves to be.

Review 34 (2024-12-14 - Rating: 5)
Great drinks and environment.

Review 35 (2023-06-14 - Rating: 5)
Hi-Note slaps! It’s a radio bar in Alphabet City with fire coffee, cocktails, and snacks. The vibe is lit and cozy, with live radio shows and music. The staff is chill and the drinks are bomb. Try the Lavender Milk Punch and the Peculiar Seasonal “Espresso Martini”. The food is delish too, especially the ham gruyere sandwich. Don’t miss the happy hour from 5 to 8 pm, with $10 cocktails and $8 wines. Hi-Note is the best place to vibe in the East Village.

Review 36 (2023-03-01 - Rating: 5)
Cherish having this in the neighborhood! So happy they got their liquor license as they made a delicious negroni and espresso martini. New favorite place for a nightcap.

Review 37 (2022-10-15 - Rating: 5)
If you’re looking for good coffee and a place to sit down and really zen out this is the spot. Incredibly well done set up with soothing jazz music playing all day. Great to sit down and do some work at as well as enjoying a drink as well which is a cool spin for a coffee place.

Review 38 (2022-09-20 - Rating: 5)
Great matcha latte! Also loved the vibe of this place and super friendly staff!

Review 39 (2023-12-30 - Rating: 5)
Delightful bar with good drinks and now food! Go and enjoy the DJs too!

Review 40 (2022-09-11 - Rating: 5)
Staff are really great, and I enjoyed the wine selection and cocktails. Really cool that on Mondays they have an open-turntables night

Review 41 (2022-10-04 - Rating: 4)
Hi-Note is a fairly spacious coffee shop that serves a small selection of boozy adult beverages. the interior is minimalist yet charmingly modern. there is seating at the bar as well as other pockets of the interior. there’s apparently a rotation of DJs who spin here as well. lots of laptop-working customers planted during the day.order a pour over coffee. took a little bit of time to make but it was worth the wait. the coffee was pretty good—smooth, consistent flavored, and served hot. definitely appreciated on a rainy Saturday afternoon.staff is friendly and make an effort.

Review 42 (2022-08-10 - Rating: 5)
Was so happy to find this new spot just opened up in the neighborhood! Love that it’s a great place for a coffee or a glass of wine depending on the time of day

Review 43 (2024-06-07 - Rating: 5)
Cool place, cool staff, cool DJ, good drinks, and finger food

Review 44 (2022-10-08 - Rating: 5)
A good place to chill or get some work done during the day! The decor is very nice :)

Review 45 (2023-07-09 - Rating: 5)
Friendly staff and yummy drinks!

Review 46 (2023-07-07 - Rating: 5)
This place exudes fantastic vibes, serving nice cocktails while providing impeccable service.

Review 47 (2022-10-09 - Rating: 5)
Great drinks. Cool vinyl DJ set. They do open DJ Mondays

Review 48 (2024-05-17 - Rating: 5)
Hi-note hit the high note on this Friday afternoon happy hour. Great bar, music lively but not too loud and the back yard “pool” is a must see.

Review 49 (2023-06-14 - Rating: 5)
Absolutely slay from the team. vibe is soo good and drinks are fire. 100% recommend.

Review 50 (2023-04-30 - Rating: 5)
The espresso martini was done perfectly ;)

Review 51 (2024-01-31 - Rating: 5)
Chill cafe vibes during the day and an electric bar vibe after 5. Perfect for getting work done, catching up with friends or a date. Music is amazing. Great drinks and bites. Staff is friendly as well!

Review 52 (2024-05-20 - Rating: 5)
What a brilliant joint - great music, great bartenders, and somewhere you can hang out late and not have to drink alcohol? Sold.

Review 53 (2022-09-10 - Rating: 5)
Great bar— I loved the tunes, cocktails, and great wine selection.

Review 54 (2023-01-01 - Rating: 5)
Terrific bar, terrific staff, terrific drinks. You cant go wrong by coming by.

Review 55 (2023-08-11 - Rating: 4)
This is a nice bar that serves lunch food that I look forward to going back to

Review 56 (2023-02-23 - Rating: 5)
Love this place. Cafe cum bar. Cool bartenders music and drinks.

Review 57 (2023-10-10 - Rating: 5)
Their seasonal espresso martini is amazing 🤌

Review 58 (2024-01-15 - Rating: 5)
Great London Fog, cool vibes. A nice place to spend a drizzly Sunday afternoon!

Review 59 (2023-11-15 - Rating: 5)
Really great coffee and food! Had a wonderfully pulled espresso and the eggy baguette. All around great experience

Review 60 (2024-01-25 - Rating: 5)
Very great mixology program and such a cool vibe

Review 61 (2023-05-19 - Rating: 5)
Great spot for coffee or a drink, and laptop friendly!

Review 62 (2023-05-05 - Rating: 5)
People here are nice and the place is cool to work or chill.

Review 63 (2022-12-11 - Rating: 5)
Hi-Note is a very nice, friendly, and cozy bar. I love it! The crowd of young and professional patrons are friendly and pleasant, but not noisy. The radio music has my favorite tunes. The setting is cozy. The prize is reasonable. The bar tender Greg is attentive.My girl and me had some red wine and flavored seltzer water. We didn’t have a chance to try the pastries. Early in the day, the place feels like a coffee shop. This is an ideal place for working alone or with a team during the day and hanging out with friends for drinks at night.

Review 64 (2023-06-18 - Rating: 5)
Well balanced cocktails and a great happy hour. Ask for drinks off-menu, Nate is the man! Music was just the right volume.

Review 65 (2023-01-09 - Rating: 5)
An excellent, all day addition to the East Village. Hi-Note is a coffee shop and bar that serves until 2 am. Ample outlets make it easy to camp out with your laptop. They serve light fare alongside lattes and the cocktail. Come on Mondays for the open deck night to spin your vinyl.

Review 66 (2023-06-12 - Rating: 4)
Good morning spot, a few baristas with varying quality of third wave coffee skills. One barista makes the best mocha Ive had on the Lower East Side. Definitely worth a visit and it turns in to a bar later on. Great place to work, they have a good amount of seating with tables or surfaces to work on.

Review 67 (2023-10-16 - Rating: 5)
Great date spot, vibes were immaculate and the live music was great

Review 68 (2023-06-04 - Rating: 5)
I love any bar with wifi, coffee and tea. Good music too! And happy hour 5-8

Review 69 (2023-05-07 - Rating: 5)
Hi-Note is a nice low-key place to chill with friends. Bartenders are very friendly (SO to Kieran) and drinks were great. Had a pleasant time.

Review 70 (2023-07-14 - Rating: 5)
Great service. Fantastic wine. Laptop-friendly. Bartenders are great with conversations.

Review 71 (2022-07-03 - Rating: 5)
Best new bar in EV. Def going back!

Review 72 (2022-08-22 - Rating: 5)
Coolest dudes ever! great wine and beer

Review 73 (2022-10-14 - Rating: 5)
Very chic and chill bar! Bartenders/ owners were so friendly and knowledgeable and the drinks were awesome! Will definitely be back.

Review 74 (2022-12-12 - Rating: 5)
Great tea selection and goodplace to work - fast wifi and plugs. sleek and comfortable

Review 75 (2022-09-02 - Rating: 5)
Hip new bar! Great vibes, relaxing music, good snacks and great drinks! Loved the place, can’t wait to go back!

Review 76 (2023-02-19 - Rating: 5)
A beautiful little east village bar for a cocktail, or glass of wine. Finding a seat can be a little hard because of all the Macbooks but it’s worth navigating to find something special on a busy Avenue B.

Review 77 (2022-11-25 - Rating: 5)
I ordered an oat milk mocha, hot, great, not too sugary, great ambiance, very friendly staff!

Review 78 (2023-02-22 - Rating: 5)
Amazing bar with really good cocktails and great people 😁

Review 79 (2022-10-19 - Rating: 5)
Great place to co-work with a few friends during the day and have drinks afterwards.Great snack and tea options for me. Nice ambient music in the background. Plenty of outlets and the Wi-Fi is strong. The barista and bartender are really nice.The wood wall panel provides a sophisticated background on video work calls when sitting at the bar ☺️